Principal – Environmental Remediation Engineer

Overview

Geosyntec Consultants, an earth science and engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Principal Environmental Remediation Engineer to join our growing Environmental Practice in our Seattle, Bellingham, Wenatchee, Yakima, or Bainbridge Island, WA office.

Our Environmental Practice tackles challenges on a variety of complex environmental projects throughout the Pacific Northwest including environmental site assessments, remedial investigations/feasibility studies, property cleanup and urban redevelopments, remedial design engineering, cost recovery/allocation/mediation support, and landfill system monitoring and optimization.

In this role you will lead the delivery of technical project work, be involved in leadership and mentorship initiatives, and contribute to key sales and business development efforts. You will actively develop your own practice through effective project delivery and client development, while actively contributing to the success of Geosyntec as a whole.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a Sell, Manage, Do culture, and so we expect that you’ll work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management.

• Managing and directing challenging technical projects through task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Evaluation of contaminated sites and development remediation approaches, including feasibility studies, cleanup action plans, engineering design reports, remediation design plans.
• Leading the development of work plans, data evaluation, and cost‑benefit analyses.
• Implementation of remedial pilot tests and systems, including vendor selection, logistical coordination, permitting, and supervision of field teams.
• Mentoring, guiding, and motivating early career staff in project performance, cost, schedule management, client expectations, and career development.
• Working with and leading multidisciplinary teams, including data scientists, geologists, risk assessors, CAD designers, and modelers.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
• Performing fieldwork including site visits, multimedia environmental sampling and characterization, drilling oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction.
• Building a portfolio of clients by obtaining repeat business from existing clients and winning new clients.
• Fostering trust‑based relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and other project stakeholders.
• Driving personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related engineering discipline. (required)
• Master’s degree in environmental engineering or related engineering discipline. (preferred)
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE). (required)

• At least 10 years of related experience (15+ preferred); or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Relevant coursework or experience in contaminant fate and transport.
• Knowledge of state and federal cleanup laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance for cleanup of contaminated sites. (required)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills. (required)
• Clear and professional writing and verbal communication skills. (required)
• Excellent client management skills.
• Ability to work on teams and interface with clients, attorneys, and regulators to execute projects.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified Washington…